[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 9821 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9821
To promote shared values.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 21, 2026
Ms. Underwood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on
Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services,
the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign
Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence
(Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and
Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business,
Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
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A BILL
To promote shared values.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Shared Values Act''.
TITLE I
SEC. 101. FARMERS' MARKETS AND LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM
REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Matching Funds.--Section 210A(d)(6)(E) of the Agricultural
Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(E)) is amended to read as
follows:
``(E) Matching funds.--
``(i) In general.--An eligible entity that
receives a grant under this paragraph shall
provide matching funds in the form of cash or
an in-kind contribution in an amount that is
equal to 25 percent of the total amount of the
Federal portion of the grant.
``(ii) Exception.--Clause (i) shall not
apply to an eligible entity that is carrying
out a priority grant described in clause (i) or
(ii) of subparagraph (C).''.
(b) Funding.--Section 210A(i) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946 (7 U.S.C. 1627c(i)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and
inserting ``$100,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``for fiscal year 2019 and each
fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``for each of
fiscal years 2019 through 2026''; and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
the following: ``, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027
and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available
until expended.''; and
(3) in paragraph (3)(B), by adding at the end the
following: ``Of the amount made available pursuant to the
preceding sentence for a fiscal year, 30 percent shall be
reserved for priority grants described in clause (i) or (ii) of
subparagraph (C) of subsection (d)(6) for entities that have
not received a grant under such subsection in the preceding 3
years and will use the funds to establish a new farmers'
market. If applications for such priority grants are
insufficient in number or merit in a fiscal year, the Secretary
may use such reserved funds for grants described in the first
sentence of this subparagraph.''.
(c) Reports.--
(1) Secretary of agriculture report.--Not later than 3
years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Agriculture shall make publicly available on the
website of the Department of Agriculture a report describing--
(A) the number of applications for a grant under
section 210A(d)(6) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946 (7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)) in the preceding 2 years;
(B) the number of such applications that were
submitted by eligible entities that had not previously
applied for such a grant;
(C) the number of such applications that met the
requirements for a priority grant described in clause
(i) or (ii) of subparagraph (C) of such section; and
(D) the number of grants awarded relating to the
applications described in paragraph (2) and (3),
respectively.
(2) Inspector general report.--Not later than 3 years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of
the Department of Agriculture shall make publicly available on
the website of the Department of Agriculture a report
describing--
(A) any fraud or abuse related to the grant program
under section 210A(d)(6) of the Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)) in the preceding 2
years; and
(B) the effects of the amendment made by subsection
(a) on participation in such grant program.
TITLE II
SEC. 201. NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
There is hereby appropriated $610,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for
Nursing Workforce Development programs under title VIII of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.).
TITLE III
SEC. 301. SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF BLACK MIDWIVES DAY.
It is the sense of Congress that Congress--
(1) supports the recognition of ``Black Midwives Day'';
(2) encourages the Federal Government and State and local
governments to take proactive measures to address racial
disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting
initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce,
increasing access to culturally congruent maternal health care;
(3) commits to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to
develop and enact policy solutions that promote health equity,
address systemic racism, and support the advancement of Black
midwifery;
(4) calls for--
(A) increased funding for education, training, and
access to Black preceptors;
(B) removing barriers and restrictions to Black
preceptors;
(C) providing financial pathways to support
students and preceptors;
(D) mentorship programs that focus on promoting and
sustaining Black midwifery; and
(E) removing barriers related to accreditation by
recognizing midwives across all training pathways;
(5) encourages the Federal Government and State governments
to authorize the autonomous practice of all midwives to the
full extent of their training;
(6) promotes the authorization or reauthorization of
funding for TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care
provided by midwives of all training pathways;
(7) encourages the Federal Government and State and local
governments to take active steps to destigmatize and
decriminalize midwifery pathways in the setting of choice of
the pregnant person, including their homes, birth centers,
clinics, or health units; and
(8) supports and recognizes the longstanding and invaluable
contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health
in the United States.
TITLE IV
SEC. 401. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that
such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
TITLE V
SEC. 501. STUDENT LOAN CONTRACT AND LOAN DISCLOSURES.
(a) Student Loan Contract.--Section 432(m)(1)(D) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1082(m)(1)(D)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(iv) Student loan contract.--
``(I) In general.--Any master
promissory note form described in this
subparagraph that is developed or used
for loans made under part D for periods
of enrollment beginning on or after the
date of enactment of the Student Loan
Contract Act of 2025 shall be referred
to as a `student loan contract'.
``(II) Clarification on use.--A
student loan contract for loans made
under part D for a student shall only
be used with respect to loans made
under part D for the periods of
enrollment that are in the same award
year for which the initial loans for
which the contract is used were
made.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 485(l)(2)(B) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(l)(2)(B)) is amended by inserting
before the period at the end the following: ``or the student loan
contract''.
TITLE VI
SEC. 601. CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLIMATE AND HEALTH PROGRAM.
Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by
inserting after section 317V (42 U.S.C. 247b-24) the following new
section:
``SEC. 317W. CLIMATE AND HEALTH PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue to
implement the Climate and Health program carried out by the National
Center for Environmental Health (or any successor program) for the
following purposes:
``(1) To translate climate change science to inform State,
local, Tribal, and territorial governments, including health
departments, as well as communities.
``(2) To create decision support tools to build capacity to
prepare for climate change.
``(3) To serve as a credible leader in planning for the
public health impacts of climate change.
``(b) Written Notification to Congress.--In the case of the
establishment of any successor program to the Climate and Health
program referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall
submit to Congress a written notification of any transfer or
reprogramming of funds to establish such a successor program.
``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to carry out the program continued under subsection (a)
$110,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
``(2) Limitation.--None of the funds made available under
paragraph (1) may be transferred or reprogrammed by the
Secretary to carry out another program administered by the
Secretary.''.
TITLE VII
SEC. 701. CODE OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT.
Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended
by striking clause 18 and inserting the following:
``18. A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not engage
in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House who works under
the supervision of the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner, or
who is an employee of a committee on which the Member, Delegate, or
Resident Commissioner serves, or who is an employee of a leadership
office with respect to which the Member, Delegate, or Resident
Commissioner occupies. This paragraph does not apply with respect to
any relationship between two people who are married to each other.''.
TITLE VIII
SEC. 801. MEMORIALIZING THE 1969 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BISON HERD AT THE
FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY.
(a) Coin Specifications.--
(1) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (referred
to in this section as the ``Secretary''), in commemoration of
the 1969 establishment of the bison herd at the Fermi National
Accelerator Laboratory, shall mint and issue not more than
400,000 $1 silver coins, which shall each--
(A) weigh 26.73 grams;
(B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and
(C) contain not less than 90 percent silver.
(2) Legal tender.--The coins minted under this section
shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31,
United States Code.
(3) Numismatic items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and
5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under
this section shall be considered to be numismatic items.
(b) Designs of Coins.--
(1) Design requirements.--The designs of the coins minted
under this section shall commemorate the 1969 establishment of
the bison herd at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
(2) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this
section shall be selected by the Secretary.
(c) Issuance of Coins.--
(1) Quality of coins.--The coins minted under this section
shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.
(2) Mint facility.--Any facility of the United States mint
may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins
minted under this section.
(3) Period for issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins
under this section only during the 2026 calendar year.
(d) Sale of Coins.--
(1) Sale price.--The coins issued under this section shall
be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of--
(A) the face value of the coins; and
(B) the cost of designing and issuing the coins
including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery,
overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping.
(2) Bulk sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the
coins issued under this section available at a reasonable
discount.
(3) Prepaid orders.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid
orders for the coins minted under this section at a reasonable
discount before the issuance of the coins.
(e) Financial Assurances.--The Secretary shall take such actions as
may be necessary to ensure that minting and issuing coins under this
section will not result in any net cost to the Government.
TITLE IX
SEC. 901. AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
ASSISTANCE INTERNATIONALLY.
The Secretary of State is authorized to provide assistance to
prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence
against LGBTQI+ people internationally.
TITLE X
SEC. 1001. FORCE MULTIPLIER PILOT PROGRAM; CRITICAL INTRASTRUCTURE
CLEARINGHOUSES.
(a) Force Multiplier Pilot Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish a 1-
year pilot program for appropriate State, local, Tribal, and
territorial government officials to be trained by appropriate
Agency officials regarding carrying out security vulnerability
or terrorism risk assessments of critical infrastructure
facilities.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the completion
of the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Director shall
submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of
the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program.
(b) Authority To Establish Critical Infrastructure
Clearinghouses.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (c) of section 2202 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 652) is amended--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (14) as
paragraphs (7) through (15), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) maintain one or more clearinghouses for owners and
operators of critical infrastructure and other relevant
stakeholders, which may include nonprofit organizations, to
access security guidance, best practices, and other voluntary
content developed by the Agency, or aggregated from trusted
sources, in a manner consistent with the requirements of
section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d)
and the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note; Public
Law 111-274);''.
(2) Annual report.--The Director shall make publicly
available, on an annual basis, a report detailing outreach the
Agency has conducted to critical infrastructure owners and
operators regarding security guidance, best practices, and
other voluntary content. Each such report shall include the
following:
(A) A summary regarding how the Agency determines
methods and frequency of outreach.
(B) The various methods of outreach carried out by
the Agency, including briefings, emails, and
conferences.
(C) For each such method of outreach, a summary of
such outreach that has been carried out--
(i) to each of the 16 critical
infrastructure sectors;
(ii) in rural, suburban, and urban areas;
(iii) by each regional office of the
Agency; and
(iv) through protective security advisors
and governmental coordinating councils.
(D) Detailed plans to expand outreach to critical
infrastructure owners and operators.
(c) Exemption.--Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code
(commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), shall not apply to
any rulemaking or information collection required under this section or
paragraph (6) of section 2202(c) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002,
as amended by subsection (b).
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section or the
amendments made by this section may be construed to create, satisfy, or
waive any requirement under Federal civil rights laws, including the
following:
(1) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.).
(2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000d et seq.).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agency.--The term ``Agency'' means the Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department.
(2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the
Department of Homeland Security.
(3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of
the Agency.
(4) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit
organization'' means--
(A) an organization of the type described in
subsection (c)(3) of section 501 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under
subsection (a) of such section; and
(B) determined by the Secretary to be at risk of a
terrorist attack.
TITLE XI
SEC. 1101. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ELIGIBILITY.
Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of
1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``12 months and
for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months''
and inserting ``90 days''.
TITLE XII
SEC. 1201. DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT ON FOREIGN THREATS
TO ELECTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year (beginning
with fiscal year 2027), the Director of National Intelligence, in
coordination with the heads of appropriate offices of the Federal
Government, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on foreign threats, including physical and cybersecurity
threats, to elections in the United States.
TITLE XIII
SEC. 1301. EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Beginning on the date that is 6 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, in each State
that receives a grant under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et
seq.) (commonly referred to as the ``Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Grant Program'') and that does not have in effect throughout the State
for such fiscal year laws restricting the use of restraints on pregnant
individuals in prison that are substantially similar to the rights,
procedures, requirements, effects, and penalties set forth in section
4322 of title 18, United States Code, the amount of such grant that
would otherwise be allocated to such State under such subpart for the
fiscal year shall be decreased by 25 percent.
(b) Reallocation.--Amounts not allocated to a State for failure to
comply with subsection (a) shall be reallocated in accordance with
subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.) to States that have
complied with such subsection.
TITLE XIV
SEC. 1401. PROGRAM FOR REDUCTION OF DISPOSABLE PLASTIC PRODUCTS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Director of the National Park Service shall establish for the
National Park System a program for reduction of disposable plastic
products and, if applicable, elimination of the sale and distribution
of disposable plastic products. Each regional director shall implement
the plan for park units in their region.
TITLE XV
SEC. 1501. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES FOR SPECIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Upon the date of the enactment of this Act, any special Government
employee (as that term is defined in section 202 of title 18, United
States Code) who is the owner, controlling shareholder, or chief
executive officer of a company contracted with the Federal Government
shall, in addition to the officers and employees described under
section 13103(f) of title 5, United States Code, be subject to the
requirements of subchapter I of chapter 131 of such title (relating to
financial disclosures).
TITLE XVI
SEC. 1601. HEARINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(a) In General.--Each standing committee of the House of
Representatives shall hold a hearing on the implementation of this Act
within one year of enactment.
(b) Exercise of Rulemaking Authority.--Subsection (a) is enacted--
(1) as an exercise of rulemaking power of the House of
Representatives, and, as such, shall be considered as part of
the rules of the House, and such rules shall supersede any
other rule of the House only to the extent that rule is
inconsistent therewith; and
(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of
either House to change such rules (so far as relating to the
procedure in such House) at any time, in the same manner, and
to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of the
House.
TITLE XVII
SEC. 1701. SECRETARY OF ENERGY PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO NATIONAL
LABORATORIES.
The Secretary of Energy shall fund projects as needed to address
deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and modernization
of National Laboratories.
TITLE XVIII
SEC. 1801. FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 34(i) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657d(i)) is
amended by striking ``September 30, 2005'' and inserting ``September
30, 2030''.
TITLE XIX
SEC. 1901. INSTALLATION OF BABY CHANGING TABLES ON AMTRAK TRAINS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 24313 the following:
``Sec. 24314. Baby changing tables
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) ADA-compliant restroom.--The term `ADA-compliant
restroom' means a restroom that complies with the requirements
set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12162(a)).
``(2) Baby changing table.--The term `baby changing table'
means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to
support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30
pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an
individual to change the child's diaper, including pull-out or
drop-down changing surfaces.
``(3) Covered passenger rail train.--The term `covered
passenger rail train'--
``(A) means a passenger rail train that--
``(i) is owned and operated by the National
Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known
as `Amtrak'); and
``(ii) was solicited for purchase after the
date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on
Board Act for use by Amtrak; and
``(B) does not include any passenger rail train
that Amtrak operates, but does not own.
``(b) Baby Changing Tables.--
``(1) In general.--All covered passenger rail trains shall
have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each
car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom.
``(2) Signage.--Each restroom described in paragraph (1)
shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby
changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly
identified with signage.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of
title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 24313 the following:
``24314. Baby changing tables.''.
TITLE XX
SEC. 2001. FULL-YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS, TRANSDERMAL
PATCHES, VAGINAL RINGS, AND OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS
FOR VETERANS.
(a) Full-Year Supply.--Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720L the
following new section:
``Sec. 1720M. Full-year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal
patches, vaginal rings, and other contraceptive products
``(a) Availability of Full-Year Supply.--The Secretary shall ensure
that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient
enrollment under section 1705 of this title and to whom a medical
provider of the Department prescribes contraceptive pills, transdermal
patches, vaginal rings, or other contraceptive products may elect to
fill such prescription as a full-year supply.
``(b) Notice.--A medical provider of the Department who prescribes
to a veteran contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings,
or other contraceptive products shall notify the veteran of the option
to fill the prescription as a full-year supply.
``(c) Contraceptive Product Defined.--In this section, the term
`contraceptive product' means any drug, device, or biological product
intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically
intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, that is
approved, cleared, authorized, or licensed under section 505, 510(k),
513(f)(2), 515, or 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 355, 360(k), 360c(f)(2), 360e, 360bbb-3) or section 351 of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
1720L the following new item:
``1720M. Full-year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches,
vaginal rings, and other contraceptive
products.''.
TITLE XXI
SEC. 2101. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN STATE AND
LOCAL TAXES OF INDIVIDUALS.
(a) In General.--Section 164(b)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 is amended by striking ``$10,000 ($5,000 in the case of a
married individual filing a separate return)'' and inserting ``$15,000
(twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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